Vitamin K transports calcium throughout the body to help regulate blood clotting. It is a key player in the production of four of the 13 proteins necessary for coagulation. Research suggests that vitamin K performs a major role in platelet aggregation. This nutrient also promotes blood circulation in peripheral bodies and tissue.

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